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TORONTO — Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has offered a first glimpse at his upcoming budget announcing an expanded Ontario manufacturing tax credit will propose increasing the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent The tax credit was first announced in the 2023 budget and applies to Canadian-controlled private corporations with a permanent location in Ontario It can be used for qualifying investments in buildings machinery and equipment for use in manufacturing or processing Bethlenfalvy said Monday that he is also proposing to expand eligibility for a non-refundable tax credit to non-Canadian-controlled private corporations and publicly traded corporations making eligible investments in Ontario The government says the changes would mean providing an additional $1.3 billion over three years and businesses could receive a tax credit of up to $3 million per year "This would be a major boost of confidence to the sector as it looks for certainty at a time when U.S tariffs signal all but business as usual," Bethlenfalvy said Monday "It would be a significant tool for businesses as they look for more ways to help keep their workers on the job." This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 5 Halton police — along with other emergency services including Halton EMS — responded to the call A stolen Honda Civic was spotted travelling in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East and when officers attempted to stop the vehicle Five teens are facing a single theft-related charge after Halton police say the driver of a stolen vehicle fled from officers but crashed in Oakville leading to the arrests after a foot pursuit A stolen Honda Civic was spotted travelling in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East and when officers attempted to stop the vehicle A stolen vehicle was spotted by Oakville patrol officers early Friday Morning. All five occupants have been arrested and charged. More details can be found in our attached media release:https://t.co/mGvUKYq0kb pic.twitter.com/7PsPG7Ahjp After the traffic stop attempt — which happened around 2:30 a.m. on May 2 — the Civic was later located on Presquile Drive, where it was discovered disabled after colliding with a curb The occupants of the vehicle fled on foot and attempted to escape through back yards but were quickly caught by officers It was later determined the Honda Civic was stolen from Toronto A pair of 19-year-old men — one from North York the other from Etobicoke — as well as a 16-year-old boy from Montreal a 15-year-old boy from North York and a Toronto boy have all been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 Anyone with information is asked to call 905-825-4777 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Five men have been arrested by Halton police (HRPS) after a stolen vehicle was located in Oakville Multiple charges have been laid in the case HRPS officers observed a stolen Honda Civic travelling in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East Officers attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver refused and fled the area Officers searched the area and located the vehicle on Presquile Drive where the vehicle was found disabled after colliding with a curb The vehicle occupants fled on foot and attempted to escape through residence back yards however were quickly and safely apprehended by responding officers Investigation determined the vehicle to be stolen out of Toronto As a result of the investigation the following have been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000 All were held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person the identities of the young persons charged in this investigation are protected Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca A construction site in the area of Lakeshore Road and Pearl Street in Burlington was broken into sometime overnight between April 20 and 21 The unknown suspect broke into a container Stolen vehicle recovered in Oakville leads to five arrests Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize ‘nation-building’ Highway 401 tunnel Faqiri family demands answers on implementing coroner inquest recommendations Last girl accused in swarming death of Kenneth Lee pleads guilty to manslaughter NDP meeting tonight to pick interim leader Two people charged by Six Nations police following drug trafficking investigation Halton police have arrested two men and three teens in connection with a stolen vehicle recovered in Oakville officers observed a stolen Honda Civic travelling in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle before the driver refused and fled the area The area was searched and the Civic was located on Presquile Drive after colliding with a curb The occupants of the vehicle fled on foot and attempted to escape through nearby backyards the vehicle was determined to be stolen out of Toronto The following have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000: Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext READ MORE: Man fatally shot outside Burlington restaurant was a longtime Hells Angels member Emily Vukovic went birding at Urban Nature Store in Ancaster To celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for Halton Women’s Place A beautiful and powerful new piece of jewelry has joined Lofttan‘s collection The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is taking place at the ‘Women of Soul’ is a captivating production that is revitalizing timeless soul CHCH-TV started broadcasting in 1954 and is proud to be the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions Copyright © 2025 CHCH. All Rights Reserved. ZWD The Halton District School Board (HDSB) has appointed Audrey Wubbenhorst as their new trustee for Oakville Wards 5 & 7 The appointment was made at the HDSB's special board meeting last week The appointment process was initiated after Oakville (Wards 5 & 7) Trustee Kelly Amos formally announced her intention to retire in June In accordance with the Ontario Education Act (221.1) and the HDSB’s Filling a Trustee Vacancy Governance Procedure the Board opted to fill the vacancy through an appointment process in which the successful candidate was chosen at a special board meeting open to the public.  Audrey Wubbenhorst will be formally sworn in to serve on the Board of Trustees by the end of June and will serve as a Trustee until Nov Audrey brings a "diverse background of professional and community experience to the role post-secondary education and financial services," according to a HDSB statement Wubbenhorst’s background includes "work in both the public and private sectors With a demonstrated interest in public education Audrey has expressed her commitment to supporting student success and well-being." "We are pleased to welcome Audrey Wubbenhorst to the Halton District School Board," says Amy Collard "Audrey brings a strong commitment to student achievement meaningful community engagement and creating inclusive and supportive learning environments." "With a strong governance background and a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing public education today Audrey brings valuable expertise that will enhance the Board’s work and position her for success in this important role We look forward to the leadership and dedication Audrey will contribute to the HDSB staff and the broader Halton community." Audrey Wubbenhorst will serve as trustee for Oakville wards 5 and 7 until the end of the current term on Nov Audrey Wubbenhorst will replace Kelly Amos who is retiring before the end of her term The Halton District School Board appointed Audrey Wubbenhorst as the new trustee for Oakville wards 5 and 7 at a special meeting on April 30 She will replace Kelly Amos who announced her early retirement after being in the role for over 20 years Wubbenhorst who will serve in the position until Nov Wubbenhorst said she is thrilled to “represent” and “advocate” for students and families in the two wards I will be devoted to championing public education connecting with the community and bringing the voices of the community to the table,” she wrote “I’m committed to centring student success and well-being and advancing the commitments in the HDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan.” According to an HDSB press release Wubbenhorst has a diverse background with professional and community experience post-secondary education and financial services HDSB Chair Amy Collard welcomed Wubbenhorst saying she brings valuable expertise that will enhance the board’s work and position her for success in this important role “We look forward to the leadership and dedication Audrey will contribute to the HDSB, its students, staff and the broader Halton community,” Collard stated Court appoints law firm to represent Hudson’s Bay workers, retirees GO Transit expands Niagara service with more trains May 17 Don Davies named interim NDP leader after Jagmeet Singh’s election defeat Grimsby jewelry store reopens after third robbery this year Bryan Adams to help kick off Departure Festival, a reimagined Canadian Music Week Israeli ministers approve plan to expand operations, seize Gaza Strip Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is expected to hold a press conference in Oakville regarding the province’s upcoming budget and response to tariffs Famed Halton bakery Kelly's Bake Shoppe first opened in 2012 becoming one of Burlington's best-known bakeries for allergy friendly desserts of all kinds mother and daughter owners Kelly and Erinn closed their downtown Burlington location after 13 years - and they will be moving their operations instead to Oakville The bakery famously makes delicious treats that are plant based Kelly and Erinn did not want to close their Burlington location and say they wanted to have both an Oakville and Burlington store.  Shortly after the two opened their Oakville location in December last year they were told by their Burlington landlord that they needed to be out in 60 days (The location is now slated for re-development into a mixed-use condo.) Read more here: Kelly's Bake Shoppe given 60 days to vacate On the final day of operations at the Burlington location a line of fans went out the door of the cafe and happy customers wrote inscriptions on the walls of the building saying how much they love and will miss this business Both Kelly and Erinn were truly moved by the inscriptions that their customers wrote "It's a true testament to the love that we give and the love that our staff give to the customers when they walk through the doors," Kelly said.  the duo will be operating from their Oakville location in the downtown area at the intersection of Trafalgar and Lakeshore Road The owners always wanted to expand to Oakville but could never find the right place until late July of 2024 when the perfect location opened up for them "We have been inspired by the downtown Oakville community for a long time," Erinn said "We just love the way that Oakville has preserved the integrity of their downtown core." Kelly's bakery created such a strong community in Burlington over its nearly 13 years of operations and they hope to once again create that same sense of belonging in Oakville a joint initiative of the fire departments of Oakville is now accepting applications for a two-day immersive youth camp offering first-hand experience in all aspects of the fire service Led by the “Fire Services for All” approach Blaze Fire Academy will offer training not only in fire suppression but also a wide range of functions including emergency communications The gender-inclusive camp will run Aug The online applications close on June 23 at 4 p.m Up to 24 participants will be selected for the camp to be held from 8 a.m team-based activities that show what it’s like to work in the fire services For more information, eligibility details and the online application, visit the Blaze Fire Academy page.   Police say that the group of three youths fired cap guns to scare the victim The victim then opened his backpack to the suspects to show them that he had nothing of value on him The victim then reportedly fled with his backpack Police say that nothing was stolen as a result of the incident nor any physical injuries have been reported festival venues expand to screenings in both Oakville and Mississauga The festival dates are June 18th—25th Join us for an exclusive sneak preview of the festival film lineup on May 12 Book your seat now and be the first to know we are excited to announce that we have THREE GALA events at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts (OCPA) These are THE can’t miss events of the Festival who will be available to answer your questions at a live Q&A after the screenings Join us for pre and post party events - exclusively with the VIP Gala pass OFFA is doing a full day of screenings in Mississauga working with partners such as the Mississauga Arts Council CLOSING NIGHT SCREENINGS – MONDAY JUNE 23RD The live festival closes on Monday 23 June with four screenings in two theatres beginning at 5:30 p.m VIRTUAL SCREENINGS – Until MONDAY JUNE 30th An extended selection of feature movies and shorts will be available for virtual screenings from the comfort of your own home until Monday June 30th INDUSTRY SUMMIT – FOUR DAYS – LEARN FROM THE BEST The Oakville Film Festival will hold its annual Industry Summit from June 19-23 The event brings together film professionals for four days of learning The Juried Award Ceremony will happen Saturday June 22nd   four of our most popular passes are on sale now for the lowest price of the festival which gives you access to all GALA screenings and parties including a custom-designed OFFA Designer T-Shirt This is available during our EARLY BIRD purchase period for 15% off the regular price until 12th May NEW FOR 2025: An additional International GALA event is part of this pass happening on Friday, June 20th at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts (OCPA) Also new for 2025: Support Canadian filmmakers by purchasing the Great Canadian Pass Your purchase supports Canadian filmmakers and the best Canadian films around Other popular passes on sale now include the GALA PLUS PASS OTHER PASSES AND SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE 12th MAY All other Passes will be available on 12th May and single tickets to events are available on the same date Screenings are followed by an IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL Q&A with filmmakers and other guests which adds greatly to your festival experience Some screenings have special events attached to them The full schedule will be available following the launch event For a comprehensive guide to the festival, including film screenings, exclusive Q&As, and more, please visit https://offa.ca/offa-2025/ We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Oakville Film Festival It’s unclear what will happen to a controversial Oakville protest bylaw after town council abruptly adjourned its May 1 meeting without voting on the issue A so-called ‘bubble bylaw’ – designed to keep protesters at a distance from places of worship and other sensitive locations – was up for discussion at the meeting But after about 80 minutes of presentations from delegates Mayor Rob Burton sought to eject a speaker who he ruled was "disruptive and disorderly." "If you’re going to debate the Middle East we’re not here to hear that," he told her after several warnings to stay on the topic of the bylaw An outburst of shouting in the council chambers led the mayor to recess the meeting which was eventually adjourned without further explanation Read more here: How close should protesters be able to get? With 30 delegates signed up to comment on a possible bylaw Mayor Rob Burton initially took a heavy-handed approach to keeping speakers away from comments on world affairs we’re not discussing the war," he said as he silenced microphones and argued with delegates allowing speakers to deliver prepared remarks with delegates split between those seeking greater protection for religious institutions under a possible bylaw That division reflected what the town heard in public surveys earlier this year where about 60 per cent of residents said Oakville needs a bylaw to regulate protests and 40 per cent said it is not necessary Representatives from Oakville’s Hindu and Jewish communities told councillors they would like to see a protection zone of 100 metres around places of worship significantly larger than the 20 to 50 metres proposed in various forms of the bylaw That viewpoint was echoed by Richard Robertson, director of research and advocacy with B’Nai Brith Canada He said the congregation at Oakville’s Shaarei-Beth El synagogue was recently forced to seek a peace bond to put an end to nine months of “intimidating harassment” from a protester targeting people attempting to attend services But councillors also heard from several delegates arguing that peaceful protests are an essential part of democracy "When the right to protest is under attack democracy is under siege," said Samreen Hasan who described the bylaw as authoritarian overreach "The ability to peacefully protest is a beautiful act of democracy – to be able to voice your concerns and speak up against injustice without the fear of being jailed She said the premise of the bylaw is not to make the community safer but to "silence minorities oppressed people or less influential groups and prevent them from peacefully speaking out for their rights justices and concerns as Canadian citizens." Council did not have the opportunity to discuss or vote on a proposed motion that would ban protesters from within 50 metres of places of worship during religious services That delay would allow the federal government to act on an election promise by Mark Carney to pass tougher laws to stop harassment of people at their places of worship A statement posted on the town's website said the bylaw will be rescheduled for discussion and decision by town council "at a later date." The full video of last night's meeting is available to watch via a live stream recorded by the town of Oakville (Note: discussion of the protest bylaw begins approximately one hour into the video.) Area residents can soon dig into an annual spring giveaway Throughout next week – May 5 to 11 – free compost can be picked up at the Halton Waste Management Site and the nutrient-rich compost – produced through the region’s yard waste initiative – is available Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m Residents will need to bring shovels and containers for the pickup and can take home the equivalent of seven containers (120-litre or equivalent though donations for local food banks are being accepted during the giveaway Click here for more on the giveaway and other waste management events a crime prevention pilot launched in October is not ready to expand to other communities confusion and lack of information have caused program to lose momentum among residents Two Oakville councillors say a Community Watch program Ward 3 councillors Janet Haslett-Theall and Dave Gittings discussed the crime prevention initiative during a meeting of the Halton Police Board on Thursday Crime Stoppers of Halton launched Community Watch as a pilot project in Ward 3 in partnership with the Halton Police Board and Halton police on Oct Crime Stoppers said the program would give residents the opportunity to stay informed about crime in their area learn effective strategies for protecting their valuables and engage with their local neighbourhood The idea behind the initiative is that by engaging a neighbourhood local crime can be reduced through awareness and vigilance The Halton Police Board provided Crime Stoppers a total of $75,000 in funding for 2025 It is expected Crime Stoppers will spend $8,260 on the Community Watch program this year Haslett-Theall and Gittings noted that while the program has potential They said that when the initiative was first launched many residents and residents’ associations were extremely excited but this excitement turned to frustration and disappointment as a result of delays “My personal view is that it is not ready for a roll out to any other ward,” said Haslett-Theall “I think we need to get people together to do a debrief to decide what are the objectives How are we going to move this forward in a timely way because we have lost momentum but there is much more that could be done before you roll it out so you have greater success in other communities.” The pair pointed to the initiative’s newsletter and noted that while it has shared good information on security and safety a conversation needs to be held regarding what its intent really is They said its frequency needs to be assessed to ensure it is relevant to recent neighbourhood crime The councillors asked if the newsletter should cover only security and safety practices or include updates about recent successes or warnings about recent crime trends in the area Haslett-Theall and Gittings said better communication is needed with the community “The initial outreach was seeking input from stakeholders the Crime Stoppers team did not come back with clarity on the program they would offer how success would be measured and how they would make it sustainable and transferable to other communities in Halton,” said the councillors in a letter to the police board “This is critical for Community Watch to gain neighbourhood support and engagement.” Gittings noted getting accurate information out to residents is important because there are a number of neighbourhood apps which he described as “toxic and accusing.” “Whenever an event happens things often get blown out of proportion,” he said “People get whipped into a frenzy and it is not positive for anybody.” Haslett-Theall called for the creation of a Community Watch app that could be properly managed and sustained to get needed crime prevention information and crime alerts to the public more quickly Delays in getting Community Watch lawn signs and stickers to the public also resulted in the public losing interest and the pilot losing momentum They noted that while distribution of these signs and stickers has improved The councillors suggested neighbourhood captains be identified and with other volunteers they can walk the neighbourhood to offer the signs and stickers while also offering to sign up residents for the Community Watch newsletter or other volunteer roles Haslett-Theall said there is no shortage of need for this crime prevention program The board also heard from Crime Stoppers of Halton director Jan Westcott during the meeting He said the councillors had made good suggestions and noted some were being acted on already We are working with co-op students at Sheridan who are helping us develop an app,” said Westcott “If I could think of ways to speed that process up Westcott acknowledged the pilot could have gone better and agreed with the councillors that the pilot is not ready to be expanded to other parts of the Halton community He said regular meetings with Halton police and the councillors would be helpful to iron out the initiative’s objectives Westcott said Crime Stoppers plans to meet with Ward 3 residents’ groups to discuss Community Watch and how to recruit block captains for the initiative No time frame was provided for when Community Watch would be rolled out to other communities For more information about Community Watch click here The inductees include team and league builder Charlie Macoun, ex-NHLer Michael Cammalleri and prolific Jr. A scorers Trent Walford, Steve Novis and Darren Haydar. More on the Class of 2025 can be found here:  The new inductees will be joined by family members and OJHL officials at Sunday’s ceremony The event is being sponsored by OJHL Sponsor Baron Rings and the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Oakville host of the event Veteran Sportscaster Cory Woron will serve as emcee for the event.  “We are delighted to induct this year’s nominees to the OJHL Hall of Fame who are all very deserving of this honour,” said Rick Morocco VP Business Operations “Special acknowledgement and thanks to the support of our sponsors Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Oakville and the Selection Committee for all the work they have done this past year.” The OJHL Hall of Fame Selection Committee determined this year’s slate of Hall of Fame inductees after reviewing nominations submitted by members of the public and personnel within the OJHL The Selection Committee is comprised of OJHL Board of Directors Chairman Stuart Hyman; Izak Westgate Manager of Outreach Exhibits and Assistant Curator Hockey Hall of Fame; Burlington Cougars Governor and former NHL player Ron Sedlbauer; retired journalist John Cudmore; Rick Morocco OJHL Foundation and OJHL Communications Director Jim Mason All new inductees will be housed on the OJHL Hall of Fame virtual website The OJHL Hall of Fame was established to honour and preserve the history of the great athletes and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development and advancement of the OJHL and who have performed with highest distinction in the OJHL and beyond To visit the OJHL Hall of Fame virtual website, please go to www.ojhlhalloffame.ca  2025 will forever be a day in Oakville's history books Not only did it mark a new occasion for the town hall and their services but it was an unforegttable day for 14 couples as they took part in the town of Oakville's first multi-civil marriage ceremony It was a heartwarming day filled with romantic music at Oakville’s Town Hall with areas such as the Trafalgar Room and Atrium decorated for the occasion Couples booked 30-minute intervals to exchange their vows and complete their civil ceremonies "While this is the first multi-civil marriage ceremony event the town has hosted as well as issuance of marriage licenses are a standard service offered by the town," said town staff to Oakville News What made this day stand out from other civil ceremony days at Town Hall was a special offer—a 25 per cent discount for participating couples with these applications being marked and celebrated on second day of the fifth month in the year 2025.) the fee for a civil marriage ceremony is $400 which includes a registered officiant,  exchanging your vows at Town Hall and a 10-minute photo session after the ceremony is completed could also mingle at the atrium after the ceremony The newly acquired SOTER RS body scanner utilizes X-ray imaging technology similar to systems found in airports and hospitals to provide real-time images that assist officers in identifying concealed weapons By streamlining the intake process and minimizing the need for invasive physical searches the scanner not only improves operational efficiency but enhances the safety and security of both detainees and officers “Maintaining the safety and dignity of those detained in our facilities while protecting the officers who are responsible for their care is of utmost importance to our Service,” said Paul Foley “We will continue to seek out ways to leverage advances in technology to ensure we provide the best level of service and safety possible to the public and our members.” The SOTER RS scanner is currently in operation at the Central Lock-up facility and is being used as part of the routine admission process for individuals in custody Officers have received specialized training in the use of the technology ensuring scans are conducted efficiently and respectfully The process to obtain the full-body scanner was launched by the HRPS in 2023 in partnership with Oakville & Milton Humane Society highlights a special pet in need of adoption every week Bueno came to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society when his previous owner was no longer able to care for him but he’s ready to find his forever home.  This two-year-old guinea pig is a little shy at first but warms up with a bit of patience and treats he happily accepts gentle pets and cuddles Bueno loves cozying up in hiding spots where he feels safe and secure He’s often seen peeking out from his wooden hut to see what’s going on around him.  he’ll run out and ‘wheek’ with excitement.   If you’re ready to welcome this sweet and curious companion to your home, adopt Bueno at omhs.ca.  If you are interested in the Pet of the Week, please call the Oakville & Milton Humane Society at 905-845-1551 or visit omhs.ca for more information on the adoption process If you cannot find this pet’s profile on the OMHS website Please consider adopting another one of their furry friends Ana Criljen (second from left) and her team offer various services for regular hairstyling as well as special occasions Oaza Hair Studio owner Ana Crljen wanted to create a safe and inclusive space for women of different ethnicities One year ago, Oaza Hair Studio opened at 3006 Preserve Dr. in Oakville offering something rare — a private environment for women The hair salon recently celebrated its anniversary in April and a year of providing a safe and inclusive space for women of different ethnicities to access professional services “It’s not common for salons to have those kinds of spaces,” said owner Ana Crljen I wanted to create a space where everyone is included — people with different ethnicities and hair textures … and I’m happy with how much we’ve grown within a year.” Crljen said past experiences while working in other salons sparked the idea “I saw that a lot of women felt uncomfortable and were hesitant about doing their hair They didn’t think we knew their customs or hair type,” she explained some salons offer “one little room” for women with hijabs She closes the blinds and has a partition to cover the front door so that her “whole salon” becomes a “safe space.” “It’s not separated inside, so we can all talk to each other,” the Oakville business owner added who opened the hair studio at the age of 25 said her dream came true sooner than planned “It just kind of fell into my lap and I ended up buying a salon within four days,” she said Crljen’s foray into hairstyling was not intentional It all began with needing a credit to graduate high school and a co-op opportunity at a nearby salon “I just fell in love with the industry and ended up going to Marca College (of Hairdressing and Esthetics) in Hamilton Now here I am 10 years later with my own salon,” she reminisced Oaza Hair Studio offers a variety of hair services from cutting and styling to colour and treatments bridal parties and weddings for different communities,” Crljen added Crljen said she is open to serving all cultures She also highlighted her experience with curly and frizzy hair which she said women have “difficulty dealing with on their own.” The Oakville hair salon owner is happy with what she has accomplished and next steps include growing her client base She is offering new customers a 20 per cent discount on their first appointment until the end of August “I would love for more people to come check us out,” she said For information about services and appointments, visit the Oaza Hair Studio website Halton Police has confirmed the identity of a victim who was killed in a homicide in Burlington on April 29 The victim was a 55-year-old Oakville resident named Craig McIlquham, who was also known as Craig Brown, police say. He was shot in the parking lot of Mandarin Restaurant at 1881 Fairview Street in southwest Burlington McIlquham was rushed to the hospital where he died of his injuries Police are currently seeking the public's assistance for any pertinent information, including anyone who may have dash cam footage between 4 p.m within the area of Fairview Street and Brant Street.  Police are also asking the public to help identify a vehicle of interest newer Honda Civic with dark tinted windows and black alloy rims Read more here: Police seek vehicle of interest in Burlington homicide Those with information can contact police at 905-825-4776 Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) We’re not discussing the war,” Mayor Rob Burton told a delegate The cardinal electors will be locked in the Sistine Chapel as everyone secretly votes for the person who they feel is deserving of the role of pope Visit our new Shopping and Services section Proposal for Alternative Low Carbon Fuel (ALCF) Use at the Ash Grove Mississauga Cement Plant Conservation Halton is undertaking a study to update flood hazard modelling and mapping within Kent … Visit our new Shopping and Services section The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls documented that more than 1,200 Indigenous women and girls were officially reported missing or murdered between 1980 and 2012 Community advocates and family members insist the real number is much higher — closer to 4,000 talking to someone about how you feel about the current stock market volatility can be beneficial HRPS officers saw a Honda Civic travelling in the area of Ninth Line and Dundas Street East Police searched the area and located the vehicle on Presquile Drive where it was found disabled after colliding with a curb The vehicle occupants fled on foot and attempted to escape through residential backyards however were quickly apprehended by police As a result the following have been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000 TORONTO — Scott Laughton was probably still feeling it The Maple Leafs forward blocked a shot in the dying moments of Toronto's Game 6 victory over the Ottawa Senators to clinch a spot in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs The puck off Jack Sanderson's stick appeared to get him somewhere on his right arm William Nylander had given Toronto a 2-0 lead in the second period before Ottawa pushed back to eventually even the score in the third Max Pacioretty then buried the winner for the Leafs a few minutes later was singled out by captain Auston Matthews in the locker room celebration after that shot block led to Nylander's second goal into an empty net to seal a 4-2 final "Very grateful for you guys," Laughton said on a team-produced video that included deleted expletives Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers at the NHL's March trade deadline Laughton took awhile to get going in Toronto But the gritty centre from nearby Oakville is showing why general manager Brad Treliving brought him in as the club turns its attention to the Florida Panthers "I feel super fortunate," Laughton said ahead of Game 1 against the defending Stanley Cup champions at Scotiabank Arena to have a chance at this point my career … being in this market brings out the best in you who isn't necessarily counted on for scoring had one goal and one assist through 18 games for the team he supported growing up There were a lot of people from his past coming out of the woodwork — he also looked far from a finished product some nights trying to grasp a new system — before the 20th overall pick in 2012 finally steadied himself down the stretch on Toronto's fourth line between Steven Lorentz and Calle Jarnkrok "A guy that knows his role," Matthews said also a key member of a penalty kill that held Ottawa to three power-play goals said "getting out of my own head" was key in solidifying the transition "I was overthinking everything," he said after almost 13 years with the Flyers "(Lorentz and Jarnkrok) have helped me in just going out and playing simple and getting to our role right away." signed through next season with a salary cap hit of US$3 million is too good to struggle for long stretches "The comfort level sets in and your role and identity within the team comes to fruition," said the fellow Oakville product "He's already become a big part of the room." Laughton spent his first month in Toronto at a hotel before wife Chloe and the couple's first child A settled home life is something he also credits with getting comfortable "It takes time sometimes with guys when you make trades," Leafs head coach Craig Berube said "It doesn't happen overnight … he's definitely a big part of our success." including for a number of teams coached by the brother of Leafs president Brendan Shanahan Laughton's mom recently dug up a picture of the pair when Shanahan who guessed the shot was roughly 25 years old Now suiting up for another Shanahan with a much bigger prize at the end of the post-season marathon he said getting recognized for his Game 6 shot block was a special moment "We get contributions from all over the lineup," Laughton added of his most painful NHL assist "He's someone we brought over for this exact reason," Toronto goaltender Anthony Stolarz added Laughton attended a Battle of Ontario playoff game in the early 2000s with his dad He's now making new ones on the other side of the glass There's also still pinch-yourself element Laughton hasn't quite been able to shake "It's a weird feeling to come home and you've got family around Kristina Tesser Derksen walked around for more than three days with an underlying – and now perhaps unfounded – air of disappointment That quickly disappeared Friday afternoon with a much-welcomed call from a Milton East-Halton Hills South returning officer In what’s largely believed to be an unprecedented turn of events on the area’s federal political scene the lifelong Miltonian now sits as her community’s MP-elect Initially thought to have lost an extremely close race to Conservative Parm Gill the Liberal flagbearer wound up winning by an even slimmer margin This was revealed after a vote validation process which indicated there were 412 rejected ballots in the riding “It was surreal; jarring in a good way,” Tesser Derksen told MiltonToday Saturday morning en route to the Townsend Smith Foundation’s Hike for Hospice fundraiser The closeness of her victory – by a razor-thin 29 votes in an election where 66,459 people in the riding cast a ballot – automatically triggers a judicial recount that will be conducted in the coming days “That’s where we are now,” said the two-term Milton town councillor “I have to be very cautiously optimistic (with an impending recount) But for the moment we’re just trying to enjoy the change in fortunes and try to put some pieces in place to understand how we move forward one way or another.” Last night’s news touched off a slew of congratulations on Facebook I knew you were a winner the day I met you I’m so proud of you!” – Janine Campbell “Congratulations to the people of Milton East-Halton Hills South You have just gotten yourselves a great new Member of Parliament This is really good news for our area.” -- Ken Eady This was in stark contrast to the social media postings of disappointment over the results earlier in the week that touched on Tesser Derksen’s lifelong commitment to her community – which includes work with the Townsend Smith Foundation Canadian Federal of University Women, Conservation Halton and several other organizations Tuesday thanking people for electing him the riding’s MP – shared several hours before results from the last of 201 polls was announced – was met with mixed replies others questioned what they viewed as an overall lack of public engagement during his time as Milton MPP Gill has posted no followup since the change in results was announced An email for comments sent out last night to his campaign manager While she hasn’t received any congratulations from either her opponent or Mark Carney Tesser Derksen said that’s understandable – given the current circumstances “The prime minister has a very full plate right now I’m sure he’s pleased and is happily awaiting the results of the recount cautious of course as I am,” said Tesser Derksen who’s already had plenty of engagement with campaign supporters via WhatsApp and has a volunteer appreciation event planned for next Friday.  I’ve been in the position he’s in now and there’s a lot you have to think about I’m sure he’s awaiting the recount as well before he finally decides how he has to proceed.” With a whirlwind few months running in both the provincial and federal election the local lawyer said she’s only now starting to process her emotions about the highs and lows that have come with her venture into partisan politics “Though I lost the provincial election and that was disappointing of course had I won that election I wouldn’t have been able to run federally And here we are in a completely different scenario,” she said.  “Sometimes we bring in a spiritual element to things As for her biggest takeaway from the back-to-back election runs and you have to trust in the process." a source close to Elections Canada said he "can understand this happening,” given the lengthy shift (7 a.m He raised the need for tabulators at the federal election level -- something that's in place for provincial and municipal elections Tesser Derksen’s victory/lead is most likely the area’s closest ever of any federal election An email inquiry sent out to Elections Canada Friday night to confirm this has yet to receive a response.   The reversal now leaves Milton town council tasked with filling Tesser Derksen’s seat There’s no timeframe decided yet on when the replacement will be made or the process by which that will happen A byelection isn’t the only method by which a new councillor can be selected as neighbouring Halton Hills saw just two months ago In this case, council opted to appoint the next closest runner-up from the 2022 municipal election to replace newly-elected MPP Joseph Racinsky Tesser Derksen looks ahead to tackling the many issues facing her community are the dire need to build more homes and address overall affordability we need to make sure we’re united against the threat of these economic tariffs coming from down south Our Prime Minister is in the lead there and we will support him in his work to protect Canada.” EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on The Trillium a Village Media website devoted exclusively to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park The Ford government is proposing a series of “tough on crime” measures that it says are aimed at protecting families supporting human trafficking victims and bolstering the court system The measures are part of a wide-ranging justice bill — the Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Act — that Attorney General Doug Downey tabled at Queen’s Park on Thursday The government is also planning to launch a consultation to explore “mandatory” and other addictions treatment for those in the justice system.  The legislation comes as Downey downplayed Premier Doug Ford’s recent musings over electing judges and posting their records publicly “We're making historic changes that would improve capacity and efficiency in the court system introducing stronger measures to hold offenders accountable and help it fight crime,” Downey said at a press conference on Thursday morning before tabling the bill “These tough on crime measures are putting violent and we will continue doing whatever it takes to protect Ontario,” he said.  The government has been teasing various pieces of the legislation throughout the week announcing Thursday that it would amend regulation under Christopher’s Law — which established a sex offender registry — so that child sex traffickers are included in the database.  and we're strengthening it so that child sex traffickers are also included on what will now be known as the Ontario Sex Offender and Trafficker Registry,” Associate Attorney General Michael Tibollo said This change would allow police to “better track and monitor sex traffickers,” according to the government The Progressive Conservatives are also planning to bring the Accommodation Sector Registration of Guests Act into force on Jan which Tibollo said would help tackle human trafficking in hotels and short-term rentals by enabling police to more easily get guest registry information from these businesses.  the government said it would renew the province’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy from 2025-2030 with a $345 million investment.  The province is also looking at tackling intimate partner violence through changes to the Family Law Act and Children’s Law Reform Act that it said “would make restraining orders against abusers more accessible” by allowing additional people to apply for “family restraining orders on behalf of individuals in need of protection.” the Ford government announced proposed changes to the bail system including establishing “Intensive Serious Violent Crime Bail Teams,” made up of dedicated prosecutors who would work with police to “present the most persuasive case possible at a bail hearing in the case of serious and violent crimes” and follow up with bail compliance units to ensure individuals are respecting their bail conditions.  The province is also looking at changes to its GPS ankle monitoring program and the “establishment of a new user fee system for those subject to GPS ankle monitoring as determined by the courts as a condition of bail or release with the funds potentially used to offset program costs or support victim services.” The PCs have also created a new "Specialized Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Prosecution Team” to help police investigations and prosecute “major cybercrime cases,” and plan to make a “Major Auto Theft Prosecution Response Team” permanent The government is also proposing to “give police the authority to search for and seize electronic devices that are intended to be used for vehicle theft” through amendments to the Highway Traffic Act “These new and permanent measures are holding offenders accountable giving the police the tools they need to stop thefts before they happen and keeping our communities safe,” he added.  Downey also announced changes earlier this week to “speed up the appointment” of judges to the Ontario Court of Justice saying Thursday this would “support our plan to deliver faster access to justice for victims of crime and help them avoid the grief and anxiety that comes with long delays.”  The government also plans to add 17 judges to the court.  Included in a backgrounder on the bill tabled Thursday the government said it was also looking at ways to “strengthen the correctional system” including through exploring “new or expanded addiction treatment units and programming options for people in correctional institutions or on probation or parole including mandatory treatment as a condition of probation or parole.” often because they have a mental health or addictions issue … are coming in contact with our police services and our justice system,” Health Minister Sylvia Jones said on Thursday adding that the government will launch a consultation to get feedback from those with lived experience Green Leader Mike Schreiner said the government needs to first better fund mental health services for individuals who want treatment.  “I don't understand why the government's talking about involuntary treatment when they haven't provided enough funding for people who actually want to access treatment … because they are having wait-lines that are unacceptably long,” he said The province said it is also looking at regulatory changes to “establish rules and procedures for searches of staff and visitors and strip searches of youth in youth justice custody and detention facilities.” Meanwhile, at a press conference Thursday on the proposed changes, Downey appeared to walk back the premier's self-described “rant” on Wednesday in which Ford railed against courts overturning his government’s laws and suggested Ontario should hold U.S.-style judicial elections and publicly post judges’ bail records.  Ford’s frustration is the same that many Ontarians are feeling — but “everybody knows that judicial independence is a bedrock in a democracy,” Downey said Electing judges is “not something that we’re pursuing,” he said The premier’s musing about posting judges’ bail records “comes from the same place of frustration,” but Downey said he doesn’t see the current availability of court data “changing anytime soon.” Put on the spot about whether he agrees with his boss that some judges are too ideological Downey said he wouldn’t answer “an open-ended hypothetical.” Downey said that no Ontario government has ever had a better working relationship with the courts NDP Leader Marit Stiles said Ford was trying to distract from “serious issues” like auto jobs being lost in Windsor due to American tariffs.  “I think we can all see through this Schreiner and Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie President Donald Trump’s book.  Schreiner said Downey’s walk-back wasn’t enough and called for a “clear statement” from the premier that electing judges is off the table you can't sound like Trump and act like Trump,” he said seen here filing her papers to run as a Liberal Party of Canada candidate in the 2025 federal election was elected MP of the Oakville West riding Monday night Oakville's voter turnout was above the national average Oakville’s voter turnout was above the national average Oakville’s members of parliament remain red following the 2025 federal election The tide that swept the Liberal party of Canada into a minority government was also felt locally with Anita Anand being elected MP for the Oakville East Riding Monday night This will be Anand’s third term as an Oakville MP “Serving the people of Oakville has been the honour of my life,” said Anand on social media following her victory “I am grateful and humbled to continue to serve this incredible community.” The evening also saw the election of Liberal party of Canada candidate Sima Acan in the Oakville West Riding Acan’s profile on the Liberal party of Canada’s website describes her as an electronics engineer graduate devoted mother of three and dedicated community leader with deep roots in Oakville “The people of Oakville West have placed their trust in me and I am truly honoured to serve as your next member of Parliament Thank you to everyone who supported our campaign I will work hard every day to serve our community and bring Oakville West residents’ voices to Ottawa,” said Acan we’ll focus on what matters to the people of Oakville West: a stronger economy and a brighter future where every resident can thrive.” Oakville West Conservative Party of Canada candidate Tim Crowder took to social media and noted that while he didn’t get the result he was hoping for his heart is filled with gratitude friends and family — you have inspired me beyond words and belief in a stronger future for Oakville West made this journey truly unforgettable,” he said “Congratulations to Sima Acan and to all the newly elected Members of Parliament I wish them wisdom and strength in uniting Canadians and in the important work that lies ahead.” Green Party of Canada Oakville West candidate Chris Kowalchuk said he has met Acan several times and is sure she will represent the people of Oakville well “I look forward to working with her on issues of mutual concern,” he said Liberal party of Canada candidate Anita Anand Conservative Party of Canada candidate Ron Chhinzer New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada candidate Hailey Ford Green Party of Canada candidate Bruno Sousa People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate Henry Karabela United Party of Ontario candidate Alicia Bedford Election results can be viewed here Liberal party of Canada candidate Sima Acan Conservative Party of Canada candidate Tim Crowder New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada candidate Diane Downey Green Party of Canada candidate Chris Kowalchuk People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate JD Meaney 247 Of the Oakville East Riding’s 80,060 registered voters Election Canada noted that 71.85 per cent participated in this election 71.73 per cent of the 80,503 registered voters cast a ballot These figures are higher than the nationwide voter turnout of 67.31 per cent That figure is also above the 62.6 per cent voter turnout experienced nationally during the 2021 federal election Coming into 2025 the Liberal party was facing dire prospects with the non-profit Angus Reid Institute reporting Dec 2024 that support for the party among decided and leaning voters was down to just 16 per cent The party’s fortunes would improve following the replacement of Justin Trudeau with Mark Carney as both prime minister and Liberal leader came after threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty were made by U.S The American president has imposed tariffs on many Canadian imports into the U.S and has repeatedly made comments that Canada should become America’s 51st state The Liberal government imposed retaliatory tariffs and during the election Carney promised a $2 billion fund to help the auto sector and a $5 billion fund to promote trade with Canada’s other trade partners While responding to Trump’s actions was a significant issue this election it was not the only one Some of the features in the Conservative platform included policies to combat crime like life sentences for large-scale fentanyl trafficking and those guilty of five or more counts of human trafficking The Conservatives also promised to decrease taxes on the lowest income bracket and cut the GST from new homes sold under $1.3 million The NDP platform included billions in funding for mental health coverage and funding to help Canadians find a family doctor The Green Party of Canada pledged to fight the housing affordability crisis by building 1.2 million permanently affordable homes within seven years The PPC pledged to deal with the housing crisis by imposing a moratorium on new permanent residents until the housing crisis has cooled down The Canadian Federation of University Women Georgetown is hosting a Red Dress Day event on Monday May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women The day serves as a reminder of the need to recognize and address the violence still faced by Indigenous people in Canada CFUW Georgetown will have a red dress installation in Dominion Gardens Park members of the group and the public will gather at the gazebo in the park for a moment of remembrance and solidarity The CFUW Georgetown is engaged in advocacy to end violence against Indigenous women and girls Everyone is welcome to join the event and those taking part are encouraged to wear red MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens may be ahead of schedule in their rebuild but Jeff Gorton believes the plan is far from complete Doing it year after year — and becoming a perennial Stanley Cup contender — is another “There's a lot of benefits in what players were able to do this season but we're certainly not done,” said Gorton the team’s executive vice president of hockey operations Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes delivered a state of the union Monday at the Bell Centre five days after the Washington Capitals ended a special Canadiens season with a first-round victory in five games Montreal made the playoffs for the first time since 2021 an unexpected appearance after the franchise began a teardown following a disastrous 2021-22 campaign The playoff berth exceeded Hughes and Gorton’s pre-season goal of simply being “in the mix” and electrified a hockey-crazed fan base starved of post-season action Now the question is how the Canadiens stay there and how Hughes and Gorton strike a balance between injecting more youth for the future and adding veteran experience to strengthen playoff hopes "That's probably the million-dollar question is how to put these pieces together?” Gorton said “We have some players that we think are knocking on the door — what kind of opportunity are we going to provide them Can we wait out a summer and give them training camp to earn a spot “We all understand that it's possible we'll be younger but we need to balance the youth part with experience and I look forward to how he comes up with those answers." said he’s not swaying from his long-term plan of building a sustainable Cup-calibre roster there’s always a balance between today and the future,” Hughes said “We recognize the value of having experience we don’t want to create long-term obstacles for our young players “We’re continuing to build toward something." The Canadiens will have roster spots to fill next season Veteran defenceman David Savard is retiring Depth forwards Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia — and seldom-used Michael Pezzetta — could become unrestricted free agents on July 1 Hughes said the Canadiens are still discussing how they’ll approach each case Montreal also has enough salary cap space to pursue other free agents several prospects will arrive next September hoping to crack the NHL lineup Defencemen David Reinbacher and Logan Mailloux — both first-round picks currently playing for Laval in the American Hockey League playoffs — could be in the mix to replace Savard could push for a spot lower in the lineup if Dvorak or Armia don’t return The Canadiens also hold a boatload of draft capital including nine picks in the first four rounds this year Captain Nick Suzuki understands that Montreal’s rebuild is ongoing but he’s eager for a return to the playoffs “We don't want to see this go backwards in any way,” he said Friday “We were already the youngest team to make the playoffs and technically we might get younger next year “Whatever is in the cards for Gorts and Kent this summer I think we made it a lot harder on them to try to go out and not get younger next year." the Canadiens were the last team to qualify They entered the post-season with the fewest points (91) and the worst goal differential (-20) of all 16 teams Gorton identified “compete” and size as key areas in need of improvement after a physical series against the Capitals but also said the Canadiens are trying to get better in all areas this off-season “There's not one area of our team where we're saying we're done there so we'll continue to look at everything and try to build it up.” The lack of a reliable second-line centre behind Nick Suzuki remains a glaring hole in the Canadiens' lineup Kirby Dach was expected to grow into that role but managed just 22 points and a minus-29 rating in 57 games before sustaining a second consecutive season-ending knee injury “There's certainly a place for him in our lineup It's going to be up to him where that's going to be,” Gorton said of the 24-year-old “He’s going to need a big camp to get himself going." Questions are also swirling around Patrik Laine and his fit in Montreal next season The 27-year-old winger caught fire after returning from injury in December but his performance dipped down the stretch The Canadiens’ power play also thrived when he missed the final three playoff games with a broken finger “We’re not in the playoffs without Patrik Laine,” Hughes said “He gave us critical goals in critical moments He had struggles in his five-on-five game as well But I was impressed by Patrik and his willingness to learn." TORONTO — Tim Hortons is baking some star power into its breakfast menu The café chain launched scrambled egg boxes with actor Ryan Reynolds on Monday The boxes developed by the Vancouver-born star of "Deadpool" come in bacon or sausage varieties and include two scrambled eggs While Tims has spent its 60th anniversary year working to lure in afternoon and evening diners with newer menu items like rice-based bowls and flatbread pizzas the Reynolds partnership so far focuses on its strongest part of the day: breakfast Tims chief marketing officer Hope Bagozzi said Reynolds looked for a breakfast option that resembled the bacon and eggs he and his family eat at home "When I visited the Tim Hortons Test Kitchen by which I mean I ate an irresponsible amount of eggs I regret nothing,” said Reynolds in a news release His appetite for them was so voracious that the Tims chef almost couldn't make the boxes fast enough when Reynolds was on set filming TV and social media ads for the products The ads feature an assistant fulfilling Reynolds' rider which include a newspaper with all references to birds redacted a jigsaw puzzle one piece away from completion and his beloved breakfast box Competition within the breakfast segment has intensified over the last decade with new players like European chain Pret A Manger entering the market and more restaurants offering all-day breakfast There's also been a fight for customers because some have dropped morning coffee runs as they turned to hybrid work schedules or looked for more affordable breakfasts because of inflation "The breakfast day part has been the hardest hit for quick-serve restaurants with hybrid working so it makes sense to me to come up with a box that's a different portable option versus just a breakfast sandwich," said Jo-Ann McArthur president at Toronto advertising agency Nourish Food Marketing "We know eggs are beloved at any time and I like the fact that it's kind of nostalgic which is also a trend that we're seeing (because) consumers want to go back to that nostalgic comfort food." McArthur thinks the Reynolds name carries plenty of cachet for Canadians Tims locations because she suspects many Americans don't realize he is Canadian because of his deep ties to Hollywood The risk Tims runs is that "he is a tad overexposed right now," she said The actor has also narrated an Air Canada ad and fundraised for SickKids Hospital in Toronto and the Terry Fox Foundation Tims started talking to Reynolds after wrapping a collaboration with pop star Justin Bieber that spanned 2021 and 2022 and spawned a cold brew He does not do a lot of endorsements," said McArthur The night before Tims broke the news last summer to franchisees about the upcoming celeb partnership Reynolds sent a video joking he was "thrilled" the company chose him when they could have gone with Robert Goulet the Canadian crooner who played Lancelot in the original "Camelot." it erupted," Bagozzi recalled of the moment it was played "I was trying to talk and it was just like there was hooting and shouting and screaming." The franchisees were sworn to secrecy and Bagozzi is impressed they didn’t let it slip though the company ran a "Deadpool" ad with Reynolds in July and teased on an earnings call that more was coming A second phase of the Reynolds partnership will follow the breakfast boxes Bagozzi would not reveal its timeline or contents WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump which could serve to reset the bilateral relationship that's been upended by the president's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U.S Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty but constructive" conversations with Trump and his administration on Tuesday at the White House When asked on Monday what he expects out of the meeting with Carney Trump said: "I'm not sure what he wants to see me about following the first phone call between Trump and Carney the president posted on Truth Social that they agreed they "will be meeting immediately after Canada’s upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics that will end up being great for both the United States of America and Canada." Throughout the election Carney said he was campaigning to be the person to take that meeting Carney will be tasked with a difficult balancing act — showing the strength expected by Canadians furious by Trump's taunts of annexation while also advocating for the removal of tariffs and further trade talks "It's really an opportunity for the two men to look each other in the eyes discuss these issues and kick off the relationship in a constructive way," said Brian Clow former deputy chief of staff to prime minister Justin Trudeau Clow worked in the Prime Minister's Office from 2017 until March of this year relations under Trudeau and had a front-row seat during the first Trump administration Trump likes to call his style of speech "the weave." Clow said the Trump seen in news conferences "is what we experienced in private meetings and on phone calls." "So you do have to go into these meetings with a strong sense of what you are trying to accomplish and construct your argument as simply and clearly as possible," he said "Because you just don't have a lot of time to build out your arguments clean facts across in a way that the president will be receptive." Clow said Carney has to maintain a "delicate balance" and "it partly depends on the mood of the president and his team." The goal for Canadian officials should be to lay the groundwork for future talks between the White House and Canadian officials to have the tariffs removed though he doesn't expect an immediate drop in duties following the meeting Trump went ahead with economywide tariffs against Canada in March only to partially walk back the duties a few days later on imports compliant with CUSMA rules was negotiated during the first Trump administration The continental trade pact is up for review next year but Trump has made it clear he doesn't intend to stick to that timeline ambassador to Canada Gordon Giffin said the most important thing will be for Carney to establish "his credibility and confidence." Giffin relayed the old saying that there's only one opportunity to make a first impression "I think the new Prime Minister Mark Carney has an opportunity to establish himself as a peer and an equal — as a sovereign leader of our next door neighbour — in his first meeting with President Trump," said Giffin who served under former president Bill Clinton Trump has described Carney as a "very nice man" and members of his administration described the prime minister as a serious person While there are indications that Trump is taking a different approach to Carney then he did with Trudeau pressure on Carney remains high both at home and in the U.S Giffin described it as the Goldilocks Syndrome: some people don't want Carney to be too hot Giffin said he would advise Carney's team to go into the meetings with three things they can put on the table He suggested Carney show how Ottawa will meet its defence spending targets further measures to boost border security and push back on any efforts by China to dump product in Canada Those have been included in a list of complaints Trump repeats about Canada but experts have said there are signs Trump still values CUSMA When Trump took his trade war to the world with "reciprocal" tariffs in early April He also made partial carveouts in his automobile tariffs for vehicles compliant under CUSMA Trump likes to say that other counties don't have the cards but Giffin said "Canada actually does have cards." TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel’s operations there and likely draw fierce international opposition which was approved in an early morning vote by Israeli Cabinet ministers also calls for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to move to Gaza’s south That would likely amount to their forcible displacement and exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis Details of the plan were not formally announced and its exact timing and implementation were not clear Its approval came hours after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers The plan may be another measure by Israel to try to pressure Hamas into making concessions in ceasefire negotiations said the new plan would not begin until after U.S President Donald Trump wraps up his expected visit to the Middle East this month allowing for the possibility that Israel might agree to a ceasefire in the meantime All three officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing military plans Later Monday, the Israeli military targeted Houthi rebels in Yemen’s Red Sea city of Hodeida with a punishing round of airstrikes. The strikes came a day after the Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile that hit Israel’s main airport The rebels’ media office said at least six strikes hit the Hodeida port setting off what is believed to the be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war The war began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages Israel’s offensive has displaced more than 90% of Gaza’s population and The officials do not distinguish between combatants and civilians in their count At least 42 people were killed by Israeli strikes from Sunday through Monday afternoon according to hospitals and the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza The Israeli military offered no immediate comment on the strikes Israel is trying to ratchet up pressure on Hamas Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday cabinet ministers had decided on a “powerful operation in Gaza," including “a movement of the population to protect it.” The plan also imposes Israeli control over aid distribution Israel accuses Hamas of diverting aid for its own use or to distribute to strengthen its rule in Gaza denied there was significant diversion of aid employs “a solid system to monitor and prevent” such theft The officials said Israel was in touch with several countries about Trump's plan to take over Gaza and relocate its population under what Israel has termed “voluntary emigration." That proposal has drawn widespread condemnation and rights groups have warned it could be a war crime under international law Israel has been trying to ratchet up pressure on Hamas to get the group to agree to its terms in ceasefire negotiations But the measures do not appear to have moved Hamas away from its negotiating positions The previous ceasefire was meant to lead the sides to negotiate an end to the war Israel says it will not agree to end the war until Hamas' governing and military capabilities are dismantled has sought an agreement that winds down the war without agreeing to disarm Israel's expansion announcement angered families of hostages who fear that any extension of the conflict endangers their loved ones urged Israel's decision-makers to prioritize the hostages and secure a deal quickly called on soldiers “not to report for reserve duty for moral and ethical reasons." Some reservists have indicated they will refuse to serve in a war they increasingly view as politically motivated Israel wants to prevent Hamas from handling aid The defense official said the plan would “separate” Hamas from the aid by using private firms and by using specified areas secured by the Israeli military The official added that Palestinians would be screened to prevent Hamas from accessing the aid According to a memo circulated among aid groups and seen by The Associated Press, Israel told the United Nations that it will use private security companies to control aid distribution in Gaza said it would not participate in the plan as presented The memo summarized a meeting between the Israeli defense body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza It was written by a group briefed on the meeting and sent Sunday to aid organizations all aid will enter Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing Some 500 trucks entered Gaza every day before the war The memo said that facial-recognition technology will be used to identify Palestinians at logistics hubs and text message alerts will notify people in the area that they can collect aid COGAT did not immediately respond to a request for comment The UN accuses Israel of wanting to control aid as a ‘pressure tactic’ After Israel said it was going to assert more control over aid distribution in Gaza Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs sent an email to aid groups urging them to reject any “draconian restrictions on humanitarian work." which OCHA sent Monday to aid groups and was shared with the AP further stated that there are mechanisms in place to ensure aid is not diverted OCHA said in a statement that the plan would leave large parts of the population It said the plan “appears designed to reinforce control over life-sustaining items as a pressure tactic — as part of a military strategy.” Aid groups have said they are opposed to using any armed or uniformed personnel to distribute aid that could potentially intimidate Palestinians or put them at risk Hamas decried Israel’s efforts to control distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza as a violation of international law the militant group said the effort is “an extension of the starvation policy” adopted by the Israeli government in Gaza Associated Press reporters Wafaa Shurafa in Deir al-Balah and Josef Federman contributed to this report Follow AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war A woman told the sexual assault trial of five hockey players Monday that she felt "numb and on autopilot" going through sexual acts with a group of men she didn't know in a hotel room seven years ago whose identity is protected by a publication ban drunk and scared when men started coming into the hotel room where she had just had sex with Michael McLeod Some of them seemed like those she saw at the bar where she met McLeod earlier that night but she didn't know their names or keep track of who stayed and left as the night went on The men wanted her to lie down on a bedsheet on the floor of the room and seemed to be laughing at her as they discussed sexual acts they wanted her to perform including some involving golf balls and golf clubs She described feeling as though she was watching everything happen from outside her own body "I felt like I didn't really have any other option," she said explaining she didn't know how they would react if she tried to say no or leave "It seemed like the only safe thing to do was to give them what they were wanting." Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault All five were members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team Court has heard many of the team's members were in London the night of the encounter for a gala celebrating their gold-medal win at that year's championship CAUTION: The following paragraphs contain graphic content some readers may find disturbing The woman said men towered over her as she lay on the sheet and three pulled down their pants "They just started putting penises in my face," she testified Some shouted commands as she performed oral sex and a fourth man did the splits right over her head The woman said she heard some of the men encouraging each other saying one of them should have sex with her It felt like she didn't have control over the situation She said she cried and tried to leave at various points She didn't see McLeod much after their initial one-on-one encounter adding he briefly left and came back with food the woman testified that she had oral sex with McLeod again and multiple people slapped her while that was happening It seemed like they were trying to hit as hard as they could The woman was shown two cellphone videos taken about an hour apart in the early morning of June 19 Prosecutors have said both were taken by McLeod someone asks the woman twice if she's "OK with this," and she agrees both times She testified Monday that her words in the video did not reflect her feelings at the time that she was "going along" with what she was being told the woman smiles as she holds a towel against her body and says it was "all consensual." The woman told the court Monday that McLeod had been "hounding" her to say it before the recording was made and it "definitely wasn't" how she truly felt She testified that she believed she was holding a towel because she had gotten in the shower with McLeod at his request They'd had vaginal and oral sex again in the bathroom one last thing she felt she needed to do before she could leave her mind seemed to re-enter her body and the emotions she'd been blocking came flooding back "crying uncontrollably," feeling ashamed and wishing she had responded differently in the moment She took an Uber home and showered when she arrived McLeod later reached out to her on Instagram McLeod expressed concern that the woman had spoken to police and asked her what she could do to "make this go away." The woman replied that she was "not trying to push this any farther" and apologized for "any trouble it might have already caused." McLeod checked in a few more times to see if she had spoken to police again He thanked the woman when she confirmed she told police it was "a mistake." The woman testified Monday she felt nervous and scared when McLeod reached out to her and was telling him what he wanted to hear so he would leave her alone One of McLeod's lawyers suggested during cross-examination that the woman was happy to hear from his client adding she could have blocked him or not answered if that wasn't the case David Humphrey also suggested the woman was upset when she left the room because she had cheated on her boyfriend and felt guilty The woman maintained that she felt worried after McLeod contacted her She agreed that she felt guilty for cheating on her boyfriend but said she told him what happened in the days that followed Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia told jurors Monday that they could only make limited use of evidence related to the woman's initial encounter with McLeod She told them they must not infer that if the woman willingly left the bar with McLeod and had consensual sex with him it is more likely that she consented to other sexual activity or she is less worthy of belief Hart and Dube are accused of obtaining oral sex from the woman without her consent and Dube is also accused of slapping her buttocks while she was engaged in a sexual act with someone else Formenton is alleged to have had vaginal sex with the complainant without her consent inside the bathroom Foote is alleged to have done the splits over her face and grazed his genitals on it without her consent The Crown alleges McLeod also vaginally penetrated her without her consent at the end of the night You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Oakville East 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 194 of 194 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 194 of 194 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Oakville East is in second place with 27,379 votes (44.86%) and Hailey Ford Anand has represented the riding since 2019 The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 25,600 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Oakville West 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 195 of 195 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 195 of 195 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is in second place with 26,402 votes (44.54%) and Diane Downey Damoff was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015 Oakville West used to be named Oakville North—Burlington 24,052 voters cast ballots at advance polls The Founding Farmers location in the new Oakville Triangle development project is scheduled to open next month The opening is scheduled for sometime in mid-March at 461 Swann Avenue The restaurant features an American-inspired menu with rotisserie chicken “Founding Farmers Alexandria is located just a short walk from Potomac Yard in Oakville Triangle” the restaurant website said “Guests can enjoy a full-service restaurant & bar open everyday (including holidays) serving breakfast plus our grab & go Bakery & Cafe.” The restaurant also got approval in November for outdoor dining The Washington Business Journal first reported that Founding Farmers would be joined by Dok Khao Thai Eatery Image via Founding Farmers/Facebook Oakville's Kurtis Rourke is best known to locals as the former quarterback of the Holy Trinity Titans. As of this past weekend Rourke was drafted last Saturday at Day 3 of the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round This historic moment makes Kurtis the first Canadian quarterback drafted into the NFL since former New York Giant (and current Bachelor host) Jesse Palmer was taken in the fourth round in 2001 🇨🇦’s KURTIS ROURKE IS OFF THE BOARD ➡️ @49ers 👏 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/gpN4TR9Vd5 The former Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School quarterback spent this past season at Indiana University after spending the past five seasons at Ohio University Rourke lead the Hoosiers to a playoff game in the NCAA 12-team playoffs and lost Notre Dame He did so while wearing a knee brace and playing on a torn ACL that he recently got surgery on in early January His performance caught the eyes of 49ers coach Kyle Shannahan and General Manager John Lynch "He's a guy we really like," said John Lynch to the San Francisco media on Saturday "We just felt like there was a lot of talent and a lot of ability [in him.] He plays the game the right way and you can't have enough good quarterbacks." Rourke spoke with the local media over a zoom call and revealed that he had spoken quite a bit with the 49ers prior to the draft "I spoke to them a good amount of time," Rourke said "I had a meeting one-on-one with coach [Mick] Lombardi and we talked through a bunch of great things and developed a relationship." "I definitely had a great conversation with [the 49ers] heading into the draft." With Rourke still recovering from his ACL surgery it is unlikely that he will be ready for training camp and even if he is ready he will be way down the depth chart for quarterbacks as he was just drafted The 49ers already have two starting calibre QBs with Brock Purdy as their starter and Mac Jones as their backup that it will be hard for Kurtis to see the field this upcoming season Rourke is still happy to be in the 49ers organization "The offence is so dynamic and I see a lot of similarities to last season at Indiana in the way that they move the ball and attack defences Obviously coach Shannahan has developed a great offence and I am excited to be a part of it Halton Police are looking into a break and enter incident that took place in late April in Oakville Police say that a commercial building was broken into overnight on April 24 While it hasn't been confirmed how the suspect(s) entered the building which is located near the area of South Service Road East and Argus Road police believe that they "possibly used a side door." Police say that the building was empty during the time of the break in Suspects allegedly cut and stole copper wiring and water lines inside the building which police say caused "significant damage." No suspect information has been provided at this time your must-see briefing from Village Media’s team of journalists at the Ontario Legislature.  Every Sunday morning, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead On the show today is reporter Jack Hauen, who tries to do justice to Premier Doug Ford's now-viral "rant" against "terrible terrible bleeding-heart judges." (If you missed it SEE: Doug Ford's judges 'rant' again sparks fears over judicial independence Hauen also breaks downs the Ford government's “tough-on-crime” proposals aimed at protecting families supporting human trafficking victims and bolstering Ontario's court system One more thing: Budget Day has been set for May 15 COLUMN: Retired judge objects to premier's 'rant' on judiciary Looking for back episodes of Trillium Talk? You can find those HERE Passionate and plugged in, The Trillium delivers the major political headlines of the day while unpacking complex policy changes and digging deeper into key issues that impact every Ontarian Our dogged journalists also keep a close watch on legislative debates lobbying activity and regulatory proposals The Trillium is a subscription-based news service designed especially for Queen’s Park stakeholders But the site also features free content that is regularly published across our chain of local news sites TORONTO — Canadian country singer Robert Adam recorded their new album in Nashville the musician doesn’t plan to travel stateside to promote it The Calgary-based non-binary artist says they contemplated their decision for several months weighing past negative experiences as a queer person visiting the United States against the importance of the U.S But after hearing about the obstacles faced by some transgender musicians in obtaining U.S Adam said they are confident they've made the right decision to skip the country on their upcoming tour it's hard not to see that I kind of stick out,” they said in a phone interview “I don't want to spend my life stressed out over whether I feel like I have to … tone down my image An order issued in January by the Trump administration declared that the United States will only recognize two sexes and that government documents must reflect the one assigned at birth This would mean trans and non-binary entertainers might have to misgender themselves in hopes of getting approval Some Canadians also have an X gender marker on their passport they said the possibility of invasive questions about their gender or being detained at the U.S Adam plans to head to the United Kingdom and Japan where they feel their brand of queer country music will be more warmly received "It's important to me that we go to spaces where I can do those things freely and .. inspire others to do the same," they added both within the LGBTQ+ community and outside it are asking themselves whether touring the United States is worth the ethical compromise or safety risks it may present the Canadian Independent Music Association held a virtual town hall to address the growing concerns about performing stateside managers and other industry players attended a panel that included two U.S immigration lawyers who specialize in visas for the arts community worried and concerned about coming into the U.S a lawyer in the performing arts division of New York-based firm CoveyLaw “It seems like every day there's a new horror story of someone getting detained Spitz noted "not that much has changed" for most travellers who are not trans are actually due to common paperwork errors "I think there's a very real chance that they expand their focus to include anyone who's been vocal in support of Palestine and other issues the current administration doesn't like." Statistics Canada data suggests that many Canadians have soured on going stateside the number of those returning from the United States by car was down nearly 32 per cent compared to last year marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year declines Customs and Border Protection data shows the number of Canadian citizens turned away at the land border also fell 44 per cent in the same month 1,747 people were found inadmissible — for reasons as varied as criminal records or improper documents — compared to 3,126 a year earlier It was the fourth consecutive month of declines some musicians are choosing to stay silent over fears that any negative comments about the American administration might wind up in a Google search by a border agent Nearly a dozen musicians and managers declined to be interviewed for this story with some explaining they couldn't risk losing access to the lucrative U.S “They're terrified of getting stuck at the border and being interrogated for social media posts," said Eric Alper a publicist representing several performers who wouldn't speak out "A lot of the Canadian artists are leaning towards just surviving." Others are thinking more about how to better prepare for their U.S Khalid Yassein of Toronto folk act Wild Rivers said his band is upgrading the status of everyone on their team to an O1 visa The band hopes it will streamline the process and eliminate potential hurdles They also plan on crossing into the United States at the same time "We’re having conversations with our team on how to be extra prepared," he said we’re excited every time we come home because we’re a little bit less stressed out." who performs under the moniker Young Friend he announced he was cancelling plans for shows in New York and Los Angeles to promote his debut album “Motorcycle Sound Effects.” The Vancouver musician said he would dedicate his energy to 17 Canadian dates across six provinces instead Tarves blamed Trump's tariff war and his aspirations to annex Canada as deciding factors in why he chose to focus on his home country “I didn't feel great about going down there,” the 26-year-old said in a recent interview “Playing there in the past has always felt pretty key to being a developing artist Thomason also announced he was backing out of U.S shows after concluding "it does not feel safe to attempt to cross the border" as a trans person His decision came shortly after fellow trans singer-songwriter Bells Larsen cancelled a U.S tour over new policies that suggested he would likely be denied a visa based on his gender identity executive director at the Canadian Federation of Musicians She said the interest expressed by Canadian musicians in touring the United States remains “huge,” even with the current unpredictability She advises travelling artists to take extra precautions when planning their U.S visa processing times have slowed in recent years an issue that predates the current Trump administration Musicians should account for those delays by planning further ahead and budgeting to pay a premium that expedites approval Other things to consider: carry medication in prescription bottles purchase vitamins south of the border and keep food in its original packaging noting it's easier to withdraw a request to enter the United States at many airports because the person is still on Canadian soil Even with the extra hurdles and turbulent political climate some Canadian musicians say they couldn't imagine abandoning U.S whose debut album was partly inspired by a concert they played hours after the U.S said performing stateside isn't just about promoting their music but empowering their fans and there are a lot of kids out there that can actually afford our tickets,” said bassist Kathryn McCaughey “It’s really important to uplift those communities and for them to feel like they’re being seen and heard and especially just to have fun.” Toronto band the Beaches recently hit the stage at California music festival Coachella and last year played in Florida a conservative state with several anti-LGBTQ laws Keyboardist Leandra Earl said the band felt it was essential to "go down there and meet all of our fans who really need an escape from life sometimes." think it’s really important for us to keep playing in all of those cities that are looking for representation,” she added This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1 Residents out and about during the Easter long weekend need to keep in mind what will be open and closed LCBOs and Beer Stores will be closed Friday and Sunday The Easter long weekend is coming and here’s a handy list of what will be open and closed in Oakville Residents should be aware that Town Hall will be open for advance polling April 18-21 Oakville Transit will be providing holiday service from 8 a.m Regular weekday service will resume on April 21 For more information, click here To report urgent problems related to roads, traffic lights and signs, parks and trees or storms, call 905-845-6601 to be connected with the town’s after-hours service For non-urgent requests or to report a problem, residents are asked to use the town’s online services page Oakville Place will be closed on April 18 and April 20 South Oakville Centre will be closed on April 18 and April 20 Most local grocery stores report they will shut down on April 18 and 20 The Beer Store has reported all of its stores will be closed April 18 and April 20. The stores will be working their regular hours on April 19 and April 21, with the Beer Store at 290 Hays Blvd. open from 10 a.m Local LCBOs report they will also be closed on April 18 and 20